TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated October 2024

The Ant Cafe

87/100 (742 ratings)

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"Best pizza with the best service! Great value for a chill weekday meal with no hassle and service with a..."

EdJ

"Great atmosphere, great service, best pizza in..."

Riaan De Jager

"Lovely romantic pizza spot. The decor is eclectic and the lowlit atmosphere is cosy. Pizza is definitely your best option on the menu, the gnocchi is..."

Rashalia Pather

"The service is a little slow and could use some work but the staff is very friendly.The atmosphere is great and the pizza is good as well as..."

Omphile Mphahlele

"There is a reason the ant has been around for so many years. The thin crust pizza is amazing. It’s the place you always promise you will have the..."

Abi Clark

"Ok, WOW! Firstly the decor is...interesting. Very old school feel to it. If it's your first time here like it was for me, you might miss the place...."

Aj Tai

"This is a cool spot to grab a slice with your mates after Hell’s Kitchen!I love their quirky decor and the dimly lit atmosphere. It’s..."

Gabriella Maxine Abrahams

"Great for romantic dates, or dinner with friends. Fantastic food, I really enjoyed the vibes and the music wasn't played too loud. Really friendly..."

Stelio

"Probably my favourite in Melville. Great staff, great food. The menu might not be too large, but what they serve they do properly. Impressed every..."

Mr_Hat_Thing

"Good and friendly service. Great place to chill out and relax especially in the courtyard. The wine list is a bit depleted but barman was very..."

Bianca

"I had an all around good experience at Ant Café. I'm quite pedantic when it comes to Pasta as I've found that something so simple can be done wrong..."

Olivia Clunie

"A great place to relax and enjoy a great tasting pizza! Their staff are friendly, always coming to check on us and making sure we are alright. Our..."

Chris Worthington

"Great restaurant. The pizzas were amazing - we had the Pollo and the Bacon, avo and feta. The staff were really friendly and accommodating - we..."

Leandi Kolver

"Any Cafe is such a cosy restaurant, I love it. Normally have pizza and a glass of wine when I'm there. The service is proper and the pizza is always..."

Mona Makwakwa

"Amazing pasta - exactly what I've been craving. Competent, helpful and friendly staff. I just hope the owner's obnoxious ex girlfriend isn't there..."

Jonelle

"Really good place to go for pizza. Very homey vibe and unique decor from across the ages. Feels like the Ant has been there for 60 years...."

Jacques Wentzel

"Really lovely food, staff are a bit full of themselves and made me feel a little bit uncomfortable because of their rudeness but great interior and..."

Erica Geldenhuys

"Quirky interior and delicious pizza! Crusts are paper thin, with various toppings available to meet all tastes. The focaccia salads are really good,..."

Lauren Hargreaves

"Ant Cafe is my favorite 'Hidden Gem' in JHB. It's packed with interesting and quirky little objects and becomes so enchanting at night...dark,..."

Bridget Meyer

"Good thin base pizza that will leave you wanting more. It is however, hard to sit down at Ant Cafe over a weekend because of how busy it gets. It..."

Vincent Teixeira

"The best pizza in SA 🙏😍The idea of a pizza with such a flat base is like a dream 😍Ant Cafe makes it possible and you'll definitely..."

Banele Manana

"Wonderfully rustic and cozy. This is the kind of restaurant where you put away your phones and spend time with the people you're with. Gourmet food,..."

Sidharth Rao

"I love Ant in Melville. The decor is amazing, and I always spot something new in some corner. Their pizzas are super tasty and service is quick...."

Carolyn Watt-Pringle

"What a nice little spot. The atmosphere is great with a "get away from the city" feeling. With very little waiters (we only saw two) the service..."

Soné Briel

"Ant Cafe wins the award for Most Eclectic Restaurant in Melville. Great music is always playing, strange things on the walls, and a great outdoor..."

Tasty Traveller

"This is the cutest little gem in Melville - hands down. Completely arb decor and strange little rooms to sit in (indoor and outdoor) with such a..."

Laura Brewer

"Ant Cafe is a stunning little spot with a great vibe and delicious food. I can only speak for their pasta, but it is some of the best pasta in JHB,..."

Dolls & Dan

"After having to wait a while for a table to free up (our fault as we hadn't booked), the wait was well worth it! The ambiance was so delightful,..."

Simonegeyer22

"This place is vintage...the decor, the bar...you actually want to take a few hours and check out every piece of art on the wall...Although..."

Hettie Potgieter

"Ant cafe represents a white horse in the desert. This absolute hidden gem of a pizzeria has been able to survive the large (and consistent)..."

Deon Louw

"I absolutely love the pizza at Ant. It is so incredibly thin and crispy, you can't go wrong. You're greeted by warm and tantalizing aroma's when you..."

Jaynisha Patel

"Love the super-chilled, down to earth, rustic vibe of this cosy little pub. A little something for everyone on the menu and all yummy, great music..."

KarmaZebra

"The pizzas are amazing. The seating is a bit crappy because it fills up really early. But the food was great considering I am not a big lover of..."

Chante Daries

"Ant cafe is a rustic restaurant with good Italian food. The design and atmosphere of the place is great and it's one of my favourite places to..."

Shivaan Govindasamy

"Such an interesting cafe, I just loved it! I would describe the decor as cluttered randomness but it completely works at Ant Cafe giving a quirky..."

Leona Fourie

"The Ant Cafe is a little gem hidden in old Melville. The restaurant itself is homey and the staff make you feel welcome. You can be in and out in an..."

Mikael

"By far one of our favorite joints to visit . Highly recommend the avo and chourico pasta 😍. It's always packed so make sure you make a reservation..."

Anisha H Correia

"A very nice and cozy restaurant in Melville. Great vibe and most importantly great pizzas. It's a must try. I often go there with friends for beer..."

Dipäyän

"Interesting place. Been here at least 5 times and I can't get used to the interior decor. Dark. Bit dingy. Some call it quirky, but I guess it's not..."

Palesa Ngoma

"One of my favourite cafes in Melville. I think theirs is the Best Pizza in Jozi. Really, really cool decor and art. Staff could be friendlier to..."

Simiso Zwane

"Gorgeous rustic and retro, supper trendy vibe Food amazing service excellent. Well worth the drive. Price fantastic! Will definitely be back. -Greek..."

Christine Panas

"Very chilled vibe and extremely attentive service without being over the top in your face. One of my new favourite hangout spots. Their chorizo pasta..."

Maruchelle Niemand

"Perfect for winter. Small resturant with wood burning fire placese all over. It just got something. Menu is intreasting and the pizza is a must. Go..."

Mario Vermeulen

"So I went to this place yesterday and I must say. The vibe is so cool. Reminds me of some kind of American pub. The artwork on the walls, the secret..."

Mawatle Mpuru

"What a cool place! I loved the outdoor seating. Very bohemian and relaxing. The food was nothing special. Not very tasty really, but I'll definitely..."

Izelle De Jager

"Great place to go! Went there with big expectations and they were met! Pizzas were out of this world. Shared a four seasons and a republiek. Divine...."

Jacquelise

"Definately one of my favourite restuarants in Jozi. I really love to hate this place and I keep going back because the pizza is perfect everytime...."

Nhlanhla Khumalo

"This is a gem, the pizzas are fantastic and the service is excellent. And playing the coolest music. Come chill and enjoy this unique experience. ..."

Fortheloveoffood

"Foodie stop #6 Melville seems to be the place to go when you want to try something new. In here you are surrounded by the glow of flickering candles..."

Cambré Acker

"Bad service, cheap wine and decor that relies entirely on prestick. This is all totally redeemed by great coffee, good music, fantastic pizzas and..."

Deborah Kirkman

"What a great place to go! Very nice pizzas! Very nice food. The staff are friendly and efficient and can cater for bigger groups (as they did last..."

Jonathan George Georgiades

"The Ant has been one of my favourite places to go, from a romantic evening to a quick catch up - that ends hours later. Their meat platter is..."

Mara-

"There is an outside garden. Go check it out. It feels like a little bit Sicily, but without the Sicilians. Pizza is amongst the best in jhb (there is..."

Lee Madeley

"IF YOU haven’t been down to Melville for a while, this is a good time to go. The Ant Cafe is a charming, unpretentious cafe and pizzeria..."

Pratik Gami

"I have always heard about Ant Cafe in Melville, but it wasn't till one of my friends decided to have a catch up and meeting there, that I actually..."

Vicky Jankiewicz

"Definitely the first place I think of to cure my pizza craving (which usually happens on a Monday evening when I'm deciding between going for my Yoga..."

Tshego Makoe

"Ant is my go to place in melville if I am in doubt of any other options. My boyfriend and I often pop in for a pizza and couple of beers on a..."

Andz Venter

"Good everyday place for a vi-by meal served by willing staff. I had the lovely thin based Italian Pizza. Others had pasta (tending to be overcooked)..."

Greg Marcia

"I absolutely love this quaint little café. I've been there quite a few times with my boyfriend as it really makes from a romantic setting. The decor..."

Laura

"I've been twice, and really enjoyed my meal! First time I had a pizza, and it was good. Not too greasy, not too cheesy. Just the right amount of..."

Kitsi Sebati

"A friend of mine and myself popped in to Ant Cafe last night for a quick bite after a long day.. I had the chorizo and avo pasta, and my friend had..."

Lise Snyman

"Great off the beaten track kinda place. With its own character. Friendly service. With a simple no nonsense menu. The simplicity of the experience is..."

Leeneshen Govender

"Made my first trip to Ant Cafe tonight. Absolutely brilliant. Was quite busy but the staff had no qualms about organising us a table. Had the lamb,..."

Jarryd

"I was introduced to this place by a close friend, she told me I'll never have an experience like it before. The decor is unique and the story behind..."

Kyle Julius

"Been here many times and they still surprise me with the weird and wonderful flavours they offer. The menu is small but packed full of flavour and..."

Shawn-Ashley Mac Donald

"What a vibe! Lovely space and wonderful food. Limited drinks selection and did have a waiter forget my order and then bring mains before starters...."

Ivonne Marais

"Ant Cafe, with its quirky interiors is one of those places that has fascinated me every time I have visited; I have actually sat there for hours on..."

Lauras World

"About as comfortable and unpretentious as it gets. A real hidden gem.I've been here a few times, and sampled a variety of dishes. What..."

Brendan M

"I was very pleasantly surprised by Ant. Yes, it's rustic. No, I wouldn't call it grungy. The service was great, the staff actually interacted with us..."

Mabelami

"Nothing beats Ant cafe in the Melville area. The vibe is awesome! You walk in the there isn't an inch of wall that has not been covered by some type..."

Em Hassall

"The Ant has been around for so long, it's practically an institution. It's always busy, the service is always terrible, and the decor never changes...."

Jian Reis

"Great weather. Fantastic decor. Staff a bit overwhelmed when it gets busy once it calms down Ant cafe is a really awesome venue. Pizzas go down well..."

Chris Debraine

"Awesome little gem in Melville. The vibe is great with all it's bohemian flair. The pizza was delicious! I couldn't get enough! The hostess could..."

Charmain

"Esoteric and special. This is just one of those hidden gems that make you feel you are in another city on another continent! The food is good. Book..."

Mark Strathmore

"Eclectic spot in Mellville with the odd chance of running into some Isidingo actors:) Love the vibe and peppermint crisp tart with macchiato. I'll be..."

Chris Badenhorst

"Yum yum yum!!! Tried this place out after finding it under the 'hidden gems' category and it didn't disappoint! We started off with a veggie tappas..."

Sinead Ellen Rebecca Holmes

"Such a great vibe and amazing..."

Sarah

"The Ant is one of my favourite places, and so I write this reluctantly as I don't want to be giving up Jo'burg's best-kept secret. The pizza, though,..."

Lisa Otto

"I must admit that I am very biased when it comes to any place situated in Melville. The neighbourhood takes me back to the days when I lived without..."

Ryno

"What a treat to have a pizza that is wafer thin and lightly coated with delicious toppings. The unpretentious ambitious is a breath of fresh..."

Graeme Blake

"Ant Cafe is a vibey bohemian cafe that really is a 'must do'. Their food is delicious and the atmosphere is great. Be sure to take cash as they do..."

Kirsten

"Theres no place like the ant cafe. Its really chilled and laid back. One of the better pizzas in joburg...just wish the portions were a bit larger..."

Robin Gengan

"Ant Cafe is great! Be sure to book ahead, as the place gets extremely busy. The decor is very cool and interesting, and in the evenings the..."

Aliaksandra

"Great food ! Great staff ! Great ambiance ! Loved it every time we've been. Never disappoints . I definitely recommend the chicken liver pasta as a..."

Brian C Tapson

"Probably my favorite place to have a solid pizza in jhb. The ambience, the vibe, the laid back and relaxed atmosphere in the heart of the big city is..."

Nivek Ally

"Awesome atmosphere. Great food. - really a good place to try out if you've never been. Especially love the thin base pizzas. And the outdoor..."

Steven Hook

"It's great to meet friends in a street side restaurant rather than a shopping mall. Ant Cafe has the attitude and decor to match a non-compliance to..."

Carel Böhmer

"The Ant is a little Bohemian cafe in the heart of Melville. The interesting (and delicious) menu is complimented by the rustic, authentic decor. The..."

Maryké Engelbrecht

"No matter when you decide to go to this charming restaurant in Melville, you need to have a reservation. We went very early on Wednesday night and it..."

Jimena

"I'm going to go out on a limb here and say best pizza in town. If you like crispy, super thin crust pizza with generous toppings, look no more. Ant..."

Justin Doshi

"What an amazing place- from young hipsters to the older generation enjoying life together. Love all the memorabilia all over the walls. Like a..."

Wendy Wabbit

"Delicious super thin based pizza's loaded with tasty toppings. A must try for pizza lovers. Service so so.... and area a bit dodge, but a gem in..."

Heide Pautsch

"Best pizza !! Best prices !! My favourite restaurant in Johannesburg. The pizza bases are thin and crispy. Try a salad pizza. You cant go..."

Byron Greyling

"Great setting and awesome vibe. Just the right place for a relaxing evening! Best pizza's and pastas in town. Service is..."

Willem

"Ant is another Melville institution and gem. I love that it has a very mellow and chill vibe about it, if feels very Cape Town. The inside section..."

Blue-genie

"A good friend of mine raved about your pasta for over a year! The one with basil and tomatoes. Said he's had it over 500 times and can't get enough..."

Elaine Weale Hepplethwaite

"Ant makes a great date restaurant. It's dark, with candles, but it's not fancy or pretentious. It's quiet enough to have a good conversation, but..."

Shannon Niebuhr

"Great bohemian vibe. Most amazing thin base..."

Roland

"Whenever I visit Ant, I always have the thought of "Bohemian" in my mind. Ant is an institution in Melville and has outlived many, many restaurants...."

Shahil Juggernath

"Awesome service, awesome food, awesome music. Very nice vibe inside, great decor. Good for large groups. We booked a table for 12 and got the whole..."

Riekert Strydom

"Quaint restaurant with a fireplace in the front room for the cold nights. There is another back room and an outside courtyard for the smokers. I..."

fred fred

"Cosy restaurant with great pizza! Nice fireplace and interesting decor. Gem in..."

Kerisa Soobramoney

"For pizza I give it a 10/10. It's got good fresh toppings, it's got a lovely thin and crispy (but not too crispy) base. For staff I would say they..."

Vicky Jankiewicz

"Loved the spring bok. Cool atmosphere however service was very slow and they were not that..."

Brittany Williams

"The food here is always fantastic, the menu is diverse and they have several vegetarian options. The pizzas are special, and considered by many as..."

Alexander D

"Love this place! Great wood fired pizza! My favourite is their biltong..."

Andreas Gerdes

"Service was excellent and the food is sublime. I love their pizzas especially (they have very thin bases and delicious toppings). The space is very..."

Rebecca Conradie

"The pizza is 100% best I have had in..."

Tristan Maske

"Personally.. the BEST pizza in Gauteng. Thin crust with interesting toppings that goes perfectly with a glass of their house wine or a black label..."

Lindie Theron

"The decoration is very diffetent but interesting none the less. The pizza's are pretty good. Thin crispy bases with decent portion of toppings. The..."

Virek Maharaj

"I adore the Ant cafe and have for years. The food ( pizza, platters and Gorgonzola gnocchi in particular, ) is always great but sometimes they dont..."

Franco Ferrarese

"Still the best Italian spot on 7th Street Melville. Very romantic and rustic. But the food is what I love the most. Try the Italian pizza and you..."

Rea Tlhoaele

"A real Melville institution, with outstanding thin base pizza. Service is friendly and usually pretty efficient, but the menus seriously be to be..."

Catherine Kennedy

"One night my Mum, my sister and myself were strolling down the streets of Mellville discussing on which restaurant we should go to. Soon we spotted..."

Rita Du Plessis

"Ant Cafe was quirky and fun with absolutely delicious food. The chicken livers were perfect and the pizza showed me why they have such a great..."

Arit Okpo

"An amazing expience! Awesome place, food was tasty and well prepared. Great service and friendly too. A great central point in Melville to truly..."

Emmerentia Geldenhuys

"They simply make the best pizza and pasta in the whole Melville, every time we go there i struggle to make up my mind in between choosing a pizza or..."

Jean-Claude “TheBoss” van der Linde

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"What can I say except for the fact that they had the best Nachos in Joburg. Loved the flavor, the tortilla chips used and the white cheddar cheese...."

Tebogo

"Small menu and intimate restaurant.Great for a crowd our couple night out.I had the ceviche taco, the vanilla flavor was interesting and it..."

Lisa Pi

"Best. Nachos. Ever! - Have the chicken.. thank me later...Caramel sauce for churros is pretty dam delicious tooGreat, friendly service and..."

No-Salad-Sam

"Lovely atmosphere, generous portions, great Mexican food, fast service and very pretty, friendly informative waitress who recommended great meals,..."

Joan Collett

"The nachos are AMAZING!!! The rest of the food was pretty good too, and the mezcal with worm spice was interesting... You also get to choose what..."

Gergana Young

"Was in the mood for Mexican food and came across this beautiful place! Ordered most of the starters and the wonderful taco's. Frozen Margaritas and..."

Tharina Van Tonder

"Really amazing mexican restaurant and pocket friendly as well.We had veg and chicken nachos. Both were amazing. They even had 1+1 offer on..."

Priyanka Sahu

"Great Melville spot for Mexican food with a modern twist. Quite a trendy space to hang out. Service could be better and an get a bit loud, but the..."

Niel Knoblauch

"Super friendly service, great food and amazing cocktails. This place has a great atmosphere and is perfect for having a good time. It is situated in..."

Caylan Knowt

"Had the chicken nachos and it was honestly the best nachos I’ve ever had. The service was incredible and the waitress made us feel welcome and at..."

Caîîra Vermeulen

"I celebrated my 25th birthday at La Santa Meurte, it exceeded all expectations. The margarita jugs and tequila were incredible, everyone was happy..."

Kerry Alexandra Hearn

"Stay away from the moonshine and you'll be just fine!This popular eatery and watering hole is loads of fun (when the bar tenders aren't..."

Inga Sibiya

"The first few times I went the veggie food was average but now it’s outstanding! Especially the mushroom tacos. Nachos are also amazing. Best of..."

Llovasic

"A group of friends met up to have great Mexican food. I had been to La Santa Muerte before and wanted to share this gem with ppl that would..."

Cassandra Mahlangu

"This is a fantastic spot to visit in Melville.The staff are great at what they do and are really engaging. They have paid respect to the Mexican..."

Gautam Rao

"What a treat this place is! The decor is fantastic and vibe it brings is very cool. I throughly enjoyed the food and service was excellent. All in..."

Bessy Thomas

"Found this place literally by mistake - & it was the best mistake I've ever made. Such a lovely, quaint place with super simple cute decor. The food..."

Kholiswa Mqina

"The atmosphere here is great. Friendly staff. I love that you can choose the type of gauc and salsa. Best nachos I've had in Jo'burg. Their fried..."

Jenny Louw

"I would say they have proper mexican cuisine here... not to even mention the Margerita jugs which were my fav of the night! The restaurant is..."

Bianca

"We been here a few times, always a good lunch choice.Best nachos ever, so big you can definitely share.Awesome burritos, love the choice of..."

Carin

"Great service, friendly staff and really good food. What more could you ask for?.... Oh, of course, a nice variety of tequila. Will definitely be..."

Grant Botha

"Heard about this place from a friend, I have not had a lot of Mexican in my life but this place seem to be a good place to start. The pulled pork..."

Dewald Katzke

"The food is always yum, but the cocktails are so bland in my opinion. I've had the cooked and "uncooked" fish tacos and they are so delicious. The..."

Candice

"This place is really great. We went there on Taco Tuesday and I'm so glad we ended up finding this place. The food is fantastic and the service is..."

Weynand Deysel

"The food, ambience and service were all excellent. The wait staff are all friendly and know the menu really well. Some items were a little slow but..."

Chris Birkett

"Incredible!!! My husband and I often go to La Santa Muerte and we have never been disappointed! It's our favourite restaurant. The food is absolutely..."

Clarozanne

"Great dinner last night at La Santa Muerte. The food was super - really tasty, nicely presented and most importantly, not a crumb left on the plates...."

Aimee Lloyd Fowler

"La Santa Muerte has a great vibe, decor is rustic slash grunge. The pulled chicken tacos were good but quite rich. I like the idea of mixing and..."

Shelley Bell

"Nothing beats proper Mexican cuisine😋 La Santa is my go to spot when I need a fix, the food is always so good however the service is not always..."

Mona Makwakwa

"Delicious. Heard it from a friend who heard it from a friend. Excellent house beer on tap, excellent tacos Tuesday, reasonably priced. Pork belly..."

Kanthan Moodley

"Great service, very attentive bar personnel and very fun and dance inspiring music. Now my favorite place to have a lot of fun.Fair..."

Kenan Karavoussanos

"Food was great, good vibe! Just wish they had some tea, rooibos or even normal ass black tea. But still very nice place! Great interior, would go..."

Erica Geldenhuys

"I went there with a friend and was impressed with the service. I was taken to my table immediately and the service was friendly. The food was amazing..."

Virek Maharaj

"What a funky space with friendly service and tasty, simple and spiced up food! Different fillings, different variations of salsa and guac. My tummy..."

Krinisha Kara

"Sugar skulls were a thing in 2012. I'll just leave that there... Despite turning my nose up at the restaurant's theme, it's actually quite a charming..."

Steve Marais

"Pretty chilled, these guys serve up an interesting and short menu, filled with carbs though. We had lunch in the middle of the week and the place was..."

LuluFromJozi

"The vibe and decor are great. Dark, brooding and quite trendy. Frozen margaritas are very good too. The food is ooookay. Tottillas/nachos were..."

Jackson L

"Really nice vibe, great decor, service was good. "Taco tuesday" means they only serve the tacos from the lunch menu-I ordered a variety including..."

Stacey Norsworthy

"The food was delicious and well cooked!! We had a chicken burrito and pulled pork taco, also tried those desert sticks which were very nice...."

Karen Saad

"Ahhh had a lot of fun here. Very nice vibe and it has awesome decor. The food was also really really good. I have been wanting to check out La Santa..."

Chante Daries

"La Santa Muerte has a very edgy and subtle atmosphere, lacking the typical bright pops of colour or the stereotypical decor. I've been here on many..."

Molecules And Macaroons

"Probably one of the best Mexican restaurants in JHB. Home made soft shell tacos really makes the good food worth the wait. The kitchen is a bit a..."

Adam

"I finally got around to trying out La Santa Muerte in Melville in order to quench my insatiable need to sample every Mexican restaurant in Jo'burg...."

Emily Smith

"It is always a real treat to visit Melville - busy, but not frantic - variety, but a lot of uniqueness. We visited La Santa Muerte for lunch a..."

Roelia Schoeman

"Their food is really fantastic! I would go as far as to say that it's the best Mexican food I've ever had. Their portions are large, even the..."

Andrea L

"Had an enjoyable midweek meal here, not terribly busy on the night, but still incredibly slow service - both food and drinks. Waitress was very..."

Ruairi Sheridan

"Great vibe, great playlist and delicious food!Although the food portions may seem small compared to the price, you will not be disappointed. The..."

Amanda Van Der Walt

"This Mexican inspired eatery on the popular Melville strip has a refreshingly original interior with an authentic atmosphere. The menu comprises of..."

The SA Food Guru

"One of the best, if not the best Mexican I've had! Small, simple menu and a great array of genuine Mexican tequila to choose from! The decor is..."

Luandri Boarato

"Enjoyed some good Mexican food here with friends! The restaurant has a really nice atmosphere with cool decor and played some really great salsa..."

Caitlin Hanck

"Best jalapeño poppers out, rest of the food is also top notch. Cool wait staff. Not a great drinks selection. Don't drink the cinnamon whiskey -..."

Zak Wood

"If you're like me, you'll appreciate the rumba flamenco/salsa music this place sets against the backdrop of its decor. I had the best time here on..."

Michael Cloete

"Great vibe, service not bad and not amazing either. However the food is excellent quality and definitely value for money with portion size! Has to..."

Björn Luciano Salsone

"In comparison to other more traditional Mexican restaurants I've been to the food was quite nice. Had the skirt steak soft shell tacos and steak was..."

Michelle Lopes

"Really delicious food and an awesome vibe. I've had the pork belly tacos and the pulled pork tacos, and they were both really delicious! The ice teas..."

Aless

"Cheese nachos are so good! Really enjoyed my first ever burrito and the jalapeño poppers were tasty too. Expect to wait a long time for your food if..."

Keshnee Chetty

"Very cool Mexican American vibe. The food was great too. Best for a good evening with friends, some drinks and tacos. 🌮 I would definitely..."

Bruno Miguel De Jesus

"Amazing vibe on a Saturday evening... Booking essential - otherwise expect to be lost in the crowd or standing the entire evening... Had the nachos..."

G Makan

"This is not your usually kitschy Mexican spot. The decor is dark and cool, but really vibey. We started the evening with the chilli poppers. We were..."

Katherine

"This Mexican restaurant is next to Hell's Kitchen (two "sister" restaurants run by the same people). The decor is edgy and cool and I absolutely love..."

Hildegarde_k

"My first experience was sad when I ordered a veg burrito and bit into a chicken burrito which set me back but they provided me with a plate of..."

Brooklyn J. Pakathi

"Sunday night dinner with the crew - the food was absolutely insane. Loved the corona but that house craft beer, I still don't know how I feel about..."

Kamo Crumz

"Great spot on the melville strip. Experience overall was really good. A couple criticisms though. The entrance is really confusing, just sitting..."

Yanir Grindler

"I LOVE Mexican food and having tried most places around joburg La Santa was a must. I tried to book there in May for a birthday (18) people and I was..."

Carla15

"So here we are, been looking forward to this restaurant for a while. I love Mexican food and have a good idea of how this should go down...."

Fortheloveoffood

"Wow....Mexican devine!!!The pomegranate craft beer was delicious, and the nachos was finger licking good...And don't forget to..."

Hettie Potgieter

"What a great idea to have La Santa right next door to Hell's Kitchen.We always come here from next door. I love the fish taco, the jalapeno poppers..."

Zizzy Sipondo

"Really enjoyed this spot. Food was great. Service was awesome. The place was fully booked but the staff made a plan. Would definitely recommend to..."

Philani Manqoba Mzila

"Must tries: The empanada's, they are amazing! The jelapino poppers! And the sangria, yum! I pretty much liked everything about this place - great..."

Cassi Ozen

"So my husband's best mates favourite food is Mexican and since discovering Santa Muerte we have been 3 or 4 times in a big group and just 4 of us ....."

Sally Downie

"What a fantastic eating pleasure!!! Love the decor!The tacos are AWESOME and with such a wonderful variety! Definitely going back!Thank..."

Suanne La Rose

"Hells Kitchen was full and then we discovered a new joint right next door. Okay this was Dec 15. They had hope on Hopkins, that's a yay!!! And..."

Candistripe

"Without sounding like a chocoholic-alcoholic...the Chilli - Chocolate Churros and Cinnamon-laced "Hell Fire" whiskey may have bagged me as a customer..."

KarmaZebra

"Taco Tuesday is awesome Have for lunch or dinner joined with a margarita la yes please Prawn beef and pork is my option today way..."

Gina Rautenbach

"Not bad, pretty decent Mexican food in the heart of Melville. I liked the decor and the skulls laid out everywhere, cool vibe. The tacos and nachos..."

Smelly Celly

"Delicious Churros with chilli chocolate dipping sauce. We only stopped here for dessert. Great vibe and excellent service. We will definitely be back..."

Jozi Poppy

"I haven't even finished my food and I'm writing this: great atmosphere, great waiters, great effing food. I was apprehensive if trying Mexican food..."

Sbonga Gadget Khumalo

"There was a period where some believed Melville died. This may be true or maybe it was revived. La Santa Muerte or Holy Death rings true to..."

Carel Böhmer

"The seating inside is a bit grimy but this spot has a certain charm to it. Our waitress was friendly and very helpful. I had a frozen margarita which..."

Jaynisha Patel

"With the slew of Mexican places popping up around Joburg, La Santa Muerte definitely stands out thanks to its grungy cool vibe. The decor is stunning..."

Akira Wing

"Honestly one of the best meals ive had in a very long time the jalapeno popers and pork belly tacos are out of this world and the decor is also very..."

Wayne Balcomb Scott

"If you love generous portions of delicious Mexican food, incredible service, interesting decor, and proper tequilla, La Santa Meurte is definitely..."

Marta Mendes

"Headed to La Santa Muerte for some late afternoon snacks and a drink. The restaurant was quiet, the service started off well, but ended up..."

Ovashni Moodley

"My partner and I were in Melville and unsure on what we felt like eating when we remembered La Santa Muerte had just recently opened. Apparently run..."

Adam W

"Husband and I went here for an impromptu Sunday snack. We had the ceviche and porkbelly soft shell tacos with the classic guac and the pineapple and..."

Carien Jakovljevic

"Loved this place last week, great food, great vibe, which is why we went back. Unfortunately this week the waitress was on another planet, she got..."

Melissa Fouche

"I love the decor, black pressed celings, parquet floors, an ornate antique bar and lovely light fittings. The music they play is all rock which was a..."

Gigliola Conte-Patel

"Best nachos in town but the margaritas don't beat those you get at Cafe Mexicho. Like at Hell's the vibe is good and the food is delicious. We were a..."

Michelle Viljoen

"Awesome place! Great drink selection, great food selection. Food portions are very reasonable for the price one pays. Overall, a very cool place!..."

Bienie

"Ate here last night after a heavy weekend of touring. The food was exceptional. I had the pulled pork nachos and they where by far the best nachos I..."

Alan Jan Meyer

"La Santa Muerte in Melville is great. Vegetarian options are great, and the chef made our food perfectly to order.The cocktails are..."

Martin Thomas

"La Sante Muerte is a quirky, cute little spot with a great vibe. It's the perfect place to while away the afternoon with some margaritas...."

Amy Heydenrych

"This is the coolest little Mexican place in Johannesburg! I absolutely love their margaritas and the breaded chicken soft tacos are amazing. I have..."

Princess Bubblegum

"Great new vibey spot in Mellville where everything seems to be happening. Food was awesome and some points a bit spicy for my palette. Presented in..."

Dilene Cranna

"We were fortunate enough to attend the opening night. The food was insanely good, the vibe was great and I would totally let Santa Muerte guide me to..."

Candice Gerber

"I got there on the Friday of the opening, but unfortunately it was fully booked out. So I made sure to book a big table of friends for a dinner..."

Vicky Jankiewicz

"Phenomenal food. The decor is spectacular, and the vibe really fun. Great, friendly staff and mouthwatering cocktails. I highly recommend this new..."

Helen Aadnesgaard

"This place has such an awesome vibe, friendly staff and amazing food! We really enjoyed our time here. I also hear that they open up the floor on..."

Neil Hogg

"Great food, friendly service, their nachos were absolutely amazing and their cocktails are divine. Great atmosphere and a good place to chill and..."

Caylan Knowt

"What an amazing place.. Loved the atmosphere it creates. The waiters are awesome. They are helpful, quick and extremely..."

Larissa Rosema

"Amazing food! The chilli con carne was super ,having been the first one they had ever made . Such a cool place to just hangout, very chilled vibe and..."

Amy Jessica Deakin

"Small menu, big taste. Whilst not ideal for the kids, it's a great place to relax with mates or your significant other. Interesting decor. Mexican..."

Byron Kirkland

"We had an amaizing evening out here with mates. Great vibe good food and nice drinks. A very cool designed interior, nice place for social..."

Marthinus van der Merwe

"I've been frequenting La Santa Muerte for over 2 years now and I'm still in awe of it. I've never had any problems with them. I love that they have a..."

Nirvana Sekoala

"Been here half a dozen times... Both my gf and I loved the service every time, food is always hot, fresh and big portions. We'll always come back as..."

Sachin Dayah

"Wonderful Mexican food. Great margaritas! And excellent..."

Deborah Smethurst

"Hands down the best Mexican food restaurant I have tried. Great portion sizes and amazing food. The staff are very friendly and the restaurant has a..."

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